KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Government Central Data Exchange (MyGDX), a platform that enables real-time data exchange among government agencies, is set to expand to 150 agencies covering 300 new data fields this year.
National Digital Department director-general Nik Zalbiha Nik Mat said as of early this year, MyGDX is operational across 81 ministries and public sector agencies, involving 51 data-providing agencies and 23 data-consuming agencies through 49 integrated systems.
“Phase 1 of MyGDX 2.0 expansion this year targets deployment across 150 agencies with 300 new data fields,” she said at the launch of the Public Sector Data Digitalisation Policy (PPDSA) and the expansion of the Public Sector Data Sharing Platform (MyGDX) recently.
She said the expansion of MyGDX reflects the government’s commitment to building an interconnected public sector data ecosystem that meets the demands of modern administration and increasingly complex cross-sector challenges.
Nik Zalbiha said MyGDX serves as a key enabler of the whole-of-government approach, allowing secure, authoritative and real-time data sharing among public sector agencies.
“With over 23 million API transactions covering 373 data fields, the platform has proven effective in facilitating secure sharing of critical data. “This initiative will eliminate data silos, shorten service processes and strengthen digital integration for the benefit of the people.”
In line with public service reform, Nik Zalbiha said, the PPDSA has been introduced as the nation’s primary framework to ensure data digitalisation efforts are implemented in an integrated and coordinated manner, in compliance with the Data Sharing Act 2025 (Act 864).
“This policy was not developed in isolation. Since May 2025, it has been formulated collaboratively with various agencies through an inclusive and phased approach, including: Preliminary studies and data readiness surveys; Workshops and engagement sessions with agencies; and Presentation at the National Data Sharing Committee, the principal governing body under Act 864.”
Nik Zalbiha said this approach ensures that the policy launched is practical, relevant and responsive to the real needs of public sector agencies.
“The policy is built around four key objectives: to drive systematic digitalisation of public sector data; to enhance usability and sharing of digital data; to strengthen public sector data governance; and to cultivate a data-driven culture.”
She said its content is structured around four main pillars: data digitalisation management, digital data security, infrastructure and technology, and digital data literacy and culture.
“The implementation of PPDSA and the expansion of MyGDX are aligned with the 13th Malaysia Plan and the Public Sector Digitalisation Plan 2026-2030, providing a strong foundation for the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and realising Malaysia’s aspiration to become an AI-driven nation by 2030.”
Nik Zalbiha shared that during the Secretaries-General and Heads of Service Retreat held on Feb 6-7, the government decided that all official administrative matters will be conducted fully digitally effective Feb 9.
“This decision aims to enhance integrity and accountability through digitally traceable governance; institutionalise paperless practices as a new norm to improve professionalism and operational efficiency; and aupport environmental sustainability through green practices under the Public Service Reform Agenda.This transformation is a national imperative,” she concluded.
The Sun Malaysia
